Getty ImagesA woman who threw McDonald’s milk at Reform Britain leader Nigel Farage during the general election campaign must pay compensation and do unpaid community work.
Farage had a drink thrown in his face as he left the JD Wetherspoon pub in Clacton-on-Sea on June 4, having just launched his candidacy for the Essex constituency.
Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, from Clacton, admitted assault and criminal damage at a previous hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
He was given a 13-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, must pay £150 compensation to the MP, complete 120 hours of unpaid work and pay £450 in court costs. .
Farage was walking from the Moon and Starfish pub on Clacton seafront when he was attacked.
In a statement read to the court, Farage said he was “humiliated” by the incident and was left fearing for his safety in public.
He added that he had been “deeply thinking for a while that it might not be a milkshake next time”.
Farage’s security officer, James Wolfenden, also had his suit damaged by the milkshake, and Thomas Bowen was also ordered to pay £17.50 compensation for criminal damage.
He originally denied the charges and was due to go on trial in the same court in October, but entered his guilty pleas before the proceedings began.
In her interview with police, the defendant said she targeted Farage because she disagreed with his political views.
Faraj was standing in this circle for the first time. And won the seatIn 2019, the Conservatives won a major swing from Giles Watling, who held a majority of 25,000.
Farage won a majority of 8,405 on 4 July, his eighth attempt to be elected to the House of Commons.
PA MediaThomas Bowen’s lawyer said he had received “numerous threats” since he threw the milkshake at Farage.
In a statement after the sentencing, Caroline Legens said: “She understands the seriousness of the situation in which her strong judgment has placed her.
“Since this happened he has suffered a number of threats, which have had a serious impact on his mental health.
“Victoria understands the ramifications of her actions and wants to put the whole episode behind her. She hopes others can do the same.”